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    Chuckles and Smiles: Children’s Poems, by Raven Howell | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 2 Mins Read General


    The Children’s Book Review

    “If thunder rolls and clouds fill skies, it helps to dream of butterflies.”

    In this sweet collection of children’s poems, Chuckles and Smiles, Raven Howell reveals all the little things in life that put smiles on children’s faces—from playing with sock puppets to walking barefoot on warm grass in the summer and dreaming of butterflies during a thunderstorm.

    “Twenty-six jubilant nature-themed poems, written in a variety of styles, capture the imaginations of children while tickling their funny bones!” —Heidi Roemer

    Book Cover Chuckles and SmilesChuckles and Smiles

    Written by Raven Howell

    Illustrated by Jordan Wray

    Publisher’s Synopsis: In this sweet collection of children’s poems, Raven Howell reveals all the little things in life that put smiles on children’s faces—from playing with sock puppets to walking barefoot on warm grass in the summer, and dreaming of butterflies during a thunderstorm. Colorful illustrations by international illustrator, Jordan Wray, evoke the warmth and joy felt during childhood, light and carefree. Written with whimsy and fun, this book charmingly reminds child and parents alike that the power of laughter delivers happiness.

    Ages 4-10 | Publisher: Warren Publishing, Inc | August 16, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-1735091556

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    About the Author

    Raven Howell holding a teddy bear

    Raven Howell writes books and poetry for children. She enjoys sharing the love of literature, visiting schools, classrooms, and libraries with her book presentations. Raven is the Creative & Publishing Advisor for RedClover Reader and writes The Book Bug column for Story Monsters Ink magazine. Chuckles and Smiles is her new release! Visit www.ravenhowell.com.

    About the Illustrator

    Jordan Wray is an international children’s author and illustrator. Jordan has always loved to draw and remains inspired by the world around him.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    32 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on

      This would be a fun read for me of my grandsons who likes to think he’s a comedian. Especially when he’s called out on something 😊

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    2. Linda Gawthrop on

      Playing with our boxer always makes our kids giggle and smile! I’d love to win because we all could use some extra giggles!

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    5. Karryn Anderson on

      We love poetry at my elementary school and I love challenging our students to memorize poems. It’s my favorite part of the year!

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    6. John Smith on

      “Please tell us why you would love to win this giveaway. Or share what makes the kiddos in your life chuckle and smile.” This book looks cute and fun, and we all like animals!

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    9. Vicky Chan on

      This fun and delightful book would be perfect for my 4 grandkids as they shelter at home during this pandemic crisis. They really could use some laughter and enjoyment right now! Thanks so much for the chance to win! Looks like a wonderful book and I look forward to seeing it!

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    10. Karen Propes on

      This book is perfect for my Granddaughter. She loves to write poems and is always telling us funny stories to make us smile.

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    12. Lisa on

      I want to win this because the kids in my family are in the 4-10 years old range that this book is geared toward and I don’t think they have an children’s books of poetry in their library. The fact that the poems are nature-themed, humorous, and colorfully illustrated makes this book sound like something they would really enjoy.

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    15. Vickie L Couturier on

      they love to watch scarey movies with me cause I scream and hide my face a lot and they just giggle and think that is so funny,my grandchildren love to read so they would enjoy this too

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    21. Robert Young on

      I have a Niece which I have given to her the nickname of “Chuckles” and it would be so neat to be able to give this to her as she would live up to her nickname of “Chuckles” and Smiles from her laughter and her smiles that have touched my heart from this sweet little girl that I proudly call my Niece.

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    23. Vicki Hancock on

      My Grandson is finally getting to where he is liking books and being read to. He loves just looking at the pics too. I’d love to have it for him. 😍😍

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    27. Peggy Clayton on

      I love this book and when I was teaching I would of loved to read this book to the lower grades. I would love to share this with my grandson and granddaughter as it would being so much joy. These two kids are in Ca and they have went thru a lot with their mom thank goodness my granddaughters dad (my daughters former boyfriend) stepped in and stopped the madness and both kids are living with him and he loves it. He has brought my grandson so much chuckles and smiles plus joy that he is wearing a smile with every picture that is taken. I am going back to Ca to visit soon we had a trip planned then covid stepping in and stopped us but as a surprise I would love to present them with this book. Thank you for the chance to do that!

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    29. Debra Branigan on

      I have a grandson who is 4 and is quite a hoot. He is quite the problem-solver and he is always coming up with some idea on how to solve problems. Lately, a lot of them include the use of a rope. He makes our day quite often.

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